Chemistry: The Molecular Science (5th Edition)

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1285199049
ISBN 13: 978-1-28519-904-7

Chapter 9 - Liquids, Solids, and Materials - Questions for Review and Thought - Topical Questions - Page 421a: 20

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As the temperature increases, the number of molecules that have the needed energy to overcome intermolecular forces and vaporize increases. Since more molecules are consequently vaporized, we know that the vapor pressure will increase.
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